Tuesday, February 2, 2021 | Diocesan News
Annunciation has the same effect on everyone who worships or visits here. There is a sense of warm hospitality and welcoming which draws people back. Its members are all ages, with young families to seniors, and are a wonderful mixture of New Orleanians,...
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 | Diocesan News, Out and About in EDoLA
The Rev. Lindsey Ardrey, the Rev. Lynn Hooks, and the Rev. Allison Reid were ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons on December 19, 2020, at St. Paul’s, New Orleans.
Thursday, November 5, 2020 | Diocesan News, Out and About in EDoLA
On Sunday, October 25, 2020, the people of St. George’s, New Orleans, said goodbye to their rector, the Very Rev. Richard Easterling. He has accepted as call to serve as priest-in-charge of St. James in Florence, Italy. Below you will find photographs from his...
Thursday, November 5, 2020 | Diocesan News, Out and About in EDoLA
On Saturday, October 31, 2020, the Rev. Robert Beazley was installed as rector of St. Michael’s, Mandeville. Below are photographs from the Celebration of New Ministry. Celebrant: The Rt. Rev. Morris K. Thompson, Jr; Preacher: The Rt. Rev. James Brown; Litanist:...
Saturday, October 24, 2020 | Annual Convention, Diocesan News, Reflections
The Keynote Address of the Rt. Rev. Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori to the 183rd Annual Convention. You have all been very much in my prayers as storms have blown and drenched this diocese and your coastal...
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 | Community Ministry, Diocesan News
Watch this beautiful video of the Solomon Episcopal Conference Center and then scroll below to make a donation today. SECC needs our financial support now more than ever. The Solomon Episcopal Conference Center is the premier retreat venue of the Episcopal Diocese of...
Friday, August 28, 2020 | Diocesan News, Episcopal Church News
A large oak tree fell toward the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Lake Charles, Louisiana, during Hurricane Laura on Aug. 27, 2020. Photo: Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School [Episcopal News Service] Several Episcopal properties in the Diocese of Western...
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 | Diocesan News, Out and About in EDoLA
The Rev. Ben Nobles was ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons on June 10, 2020. The service was filmed in the Harris Memorial Chapel of Christ Church Cathedral, New Orleans. Download the bulletin
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 | Diocesan News, Message from Bishop Thompson
Dear friends, Thank you for your time and prayers today. It was good to see you all. * There have been a lot of questions and information circulating about the details of the stimulus plan. We strongly recommend that you proceed cautiously as the landscape continues...
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 | Community Ministry, Diocesan News, Message from Bishop Thompson
Dear friends, As a follow up to my email last night, I want to further clarify a few things for us all. This is an ever-changing situation and we are committed to communicating with you clearly and effectively. As of today, the diocesan office staff will be working...
Monday, March 16, 2020 | Community Ministry, Diocesan News, Message from Bishop Thompson
Dear Sisters and Brothers, I write to you in the midst of our historic health crises. It is truly difficult to comprehend the movement of the virus and the impact impeding us. We continue to monitor what experts advise and promptly implement new...
Thursday, March 5, 2020 | Diocesan News
Guidelines for Regathering for In-Person Worship From Bishop Thompson’s Office Phase 3 Guidelines Diocese of Louisiana (Issued 9/20/2020) Eucharist/Baptismal Practices Stages For Reopening Church Buildings For Worship (Issued 6/2/2020) EDOLA Re-Gathering...
Thursday, February 6, 2020 | Diocesan News, Message from Bishop Thompson
This coming Lent I want to introduce to the Diocese two books that have caused significant reflection. The first is Bowing Toward Babylon by Craig M. Watts. The second selection is Care for Creation (a Franciscan spirituality of the...
Monday, February 3, 2020 | Diocesan News
Join the Environmental Commission of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana for a Lenten Study on Environmental Justice. We will read Care for Creation: A Franciscan Spirituality of the Earth. Every week during Lent, a member of the Environmental Commission will reflect...
Thursday, November 7, 2019 | Community Ministry, Diocesan News
by the Rev. John Pitzer, CMA Committee Co-Chair Let Love Open the Door, was the theme this year for the Community Mission Appeal. CMA, is a grant program to assist specific ministries in the diocese who are in need of financial assistance. The funds are raised from...